Michael T. Cavanaugh Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Michael T. Cavanaugh of Antioch, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 20, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Michael farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Michael is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edith Canaugh and Thomas Cavanugh; and his sister Judith Cavanaugh. He is survived by: his son Gavin Cavanaugh (Jennifer Sterbenz); his granddaughter Meghan Sterbenz; and his sisters, Kathy Holmberg, Diane Rumford and Pat Saer (Linda Cavanaugh). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and furbabies.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the National Kidney Foundation (https://www.gurneesalatafh.com) or Save-A-Pet.
